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GAMMA#421 Thorsen v Murphy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima has chosen Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication as his entrance music. Eric Lawson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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202 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ijima tries to land a leg kick but Lawson saw it coming and moves away.
Ijima connects with a body shot.
Ijima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
Ijima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lawson on the side of the head.
Lawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Novae in the buildup to the fight.
Ijima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ijima tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Ijima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ijima holds on and takes a little breather.
Ijima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ijima is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ijima is fighting to break Lawson's control of his arms but Lawson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawson, not yet.
Lawson is controlling Ijima's posture.
Ijima trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Eric Lawson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lawson tries to clinch but Ijima is having none of it.
We've been informed that Ijima has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ijima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ijima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ijima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ijima lands an overhand right.
Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ijima circles away.
Lawson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawson landing with the ground and pound.
Ijima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ijima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ijima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ijima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ijima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ijima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Ijima working a defensive guard here.
Ijima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ijima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ijima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawson's guard.
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ijima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ijima has passed into side control.
Lawson dodges the ground and pound from Ijima.
Ijima working the body and head with strikes.
Ijima in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ijima wants to control but Lawson is keeping him busy.
Lawson tries to bench press Ijima off him but Ijima keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ijima working the ground and pound.
Lawson is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ijima is trying to ground and pound but Lawson uses the momentary lack of control by Ijima to regain half guard.
Ijima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ijima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Ijima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ijima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ijima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ijima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ijima tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Nice straight punches there by Ijima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ijima.
Lawson looking to score a takedown here. Ijima is defending well but Lawson drives through and ends up in Ijima's guard.
Ijima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson lands a couple of digs.
Ijima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ijima wants to hit a switch here but Lawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ijima there!
Ijima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ijima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ijima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ijima looking for submissions off his back.
Ichi Ijima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ijima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawson trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ijima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ijima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson trying to control but Ijima is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson is really struggling to control Ijima but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ijima pulls Lawson in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Lawson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ijima shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ijima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lawson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Ijima.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ijima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ijima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ijima stuffs the takedown.
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ijima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Ijima shows good takedown defense.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ijima as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ijima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ijima's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ijima has control of Lawson's left arm, preventing Lawson from doing any damage.
Ijima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ijima trying to keep a closed guard but Lawson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ijima keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Lawson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ijima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ijima thows a leg kick but Lawson checks it
and Lawson counters with a shoot takedown. Ijima fights it but they end up in guard.
Ijima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard.
Ijima trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ijima is one step ahead there.
Ijima works over Lawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Lawson has his hands on Ijima's head, controlling the position.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ijima trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Ijima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ijima trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Lawson seems keen to control Ijima's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A lazy left from Ijima finds it's target.
Lawson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ijima.
Lawson tries to sprawl but Ijima drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying is best to control the position here.
Ijima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ijima thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
Lawson has his hands clasped together around Ijima's back. He's all about the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson is trying to control but can't.
Ijima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawson trying to hold on to Ijima's head to control him but Ijima postures up.
Lawson tries to roll over but Ijima keeps him under control.
Lawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ijima scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lawson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.
Lawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ijima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ijima has his feet on Lawson's thighs here. He's pushed Lawson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lawson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Ijima!
Our winner, Ichi Ijima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
34 - 19 - 0 |
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32
275 lbs
28 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Foreman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman.
Nice defenses there by Foreman.
Saukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foreman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukko somewhat.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Saukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foreman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foreman ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foreman.
Foreman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saukko throws out the jab.
Saukko shoots in looking for a takedown but Foreman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saukko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saukko throws the left hand but Foreman avoids the punch easily.
Saukko throws a right hand that Foreman ducks under and follows up with a left that Foreman also avoids with ease.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Foreman counter with a right hand.
Foreman rushes Saukko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foreman tries to work over Saukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foreman lands a hook that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
Foreman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saukko blocks a body shot from Foreman.
Saukko is struggling to control the position.
Foreman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saukko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foreman working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman misses with some punches.
Foreman works on Saukko's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko wants to take the fight to the mat but Foreman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foreman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foreman lands with a short shot to the head.
Foreman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saukko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foreman lands a hook that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
Saukko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foreman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foreman scores with a shoulder strike.
Saukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Foreman.
Saukko tries to pull guard but Foreman won't allow it.
Foreman misses with a punch on the inside.
Saukko looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman gets through Saukko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saukko jumps guard but Foreman stands there with Saukko around his waist. Saukko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foreman tries to work over Saukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saukko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Foreman.
Foreman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foreman looking to slow down the pace here.
Foreman presses Saukko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saukko tries to throw a body punch but Foreman avoids it by throwing Saukko back against the cage.
Saukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman taking a breather.
Saukko misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is looking to control Foreman's arms but Foreman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saukko has his back to the cage.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saukko tries a body shot but Foreman blocks it.
Foreman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foreman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foreman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foreman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foreman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saukkos head.
A short uppercut from Foreman.
Foreman pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman is trying to stall.
Foreman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Foreman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saukko misses with a body kick.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Foreman moves out of range.
Foreman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko closes the distance and clinches up with Foreman, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes Foreman against the cage but Foreman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foreman digs a good hook to Saukko's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saukko throws a body punch but Foreman moves out of range.
Foreman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saukko.
Foreman connects with a body shot.
Saukko throws a shot from downtown. Foreman moves away and avoids it.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foreman circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman tests Saukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Foreman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foreman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foreman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foreman misses with a body shot.
Foreman takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Saukko throws a head kick that misses.
Foreman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saukko at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saukko closes the distance and clinches up with Foreman, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes Foreman against the cage but Foreman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foreman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saukko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman gets a clinch.
Saukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Saukko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foreman misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko prevents a body shot from Foreman.
Foreman is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saukko.
Foreman swings wildly with an uppercut but Saukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saukko blocks a body shot from Foreman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foreman.
Saukko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foreman prevents the takedown attempt.
Foreman scores with a shot to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko tries to pull guard but Foreman won't allow it.
Foreman taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Foreman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foreman has Saukko pushed against the cage.
Saukko tries to pull guard but Foreman won't allow it.
Foreman prevents the takedown attempt.
Foreman misses with some punches.
Foreman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saukkos head.
Saukko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Foreman is keeping busy.
Foreman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saukko is trying to stall.
Foreman lands with a right to the head.
Foreman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman misses with a body punch.
Foreman digs a right hand into Saukko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saukko's gas tank.
A short left from Foreman.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foreman scores with a shoulder strike.
Foreman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saukko blocking some punches.
George Foreman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saukko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko is trying to push Foreman away but Foreman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foreman pushes Saukko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foreman lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Foreman misses the shot to the body.
Foreman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saukko rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Saukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Saukko fails to land the takedown.
Saukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foreman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Saukko.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko throws a poor cross that misses
and Foreman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman lands a jab.
Saukko closes the distance and clinches up with Foreman, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes Foreman against the cage but Foreman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foreman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Saukko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman scores with a shot to the body.
Foreman scores with a nice right hand.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foreman lands with a shot to the body.
George Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foreman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saukko walks into a jab.
Foreman drops Saukko with a huge uppercut! Saukko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Foreman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Foreman!
Our winner, George Foreman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Poulter. That's going to slow Blanks down.
Blanks tried to score with a low kick but Poulter checks it.
We've been told by Blanks's head coaches at GTi Boot Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Blanks.
Poulter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blanks throws an off balance right hand
and Poulter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poulter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Blanks misses
and Poulter counters with an inside leg kick.
Blanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Blanks misses
and Blanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Poulter.
Blanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blanks - that will leave a mark!
Poulter digs a good body shot into Blanks's ribs.
Blanks takes a swing at Poulter's ribcage but misses.
Poulter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanks.
Poulter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulter throws a head kick but Blanks moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poulter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poulter. Poulter obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Blanks misses
and Poulter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blanks misses with a kick to the body.
Poulter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blanks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulter avoids the body shot from Blanks.
That kick from Blanks tenderised Poulter's leg. Poulter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blanks throws the kick towards the body but Poulter avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poulter scoring well with a low kick there.
Blanks looks to land a body kick but Poulter moved away.
Blanks keeps the fight on the outside.
Blanks tries to land a front kick but Poulter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poulter looks for the body kick but Blanks saw that one coming.
Poulter checks a leg kick nicely.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses.
Blanks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poulter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Poulter.
Poulter checks a leg kick nicely.
Poulter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanks throws a wild body kick that Poulter sees coming a mile off.
Billy Blanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poulter forces Blanks back against the cage and clinches.
Blanks breaks from the clinch.
Blanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poulter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Poulter tenderised Blanks's leg. Blanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blanks throws a leg kick but Poulter checks it.
Blanks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poulter.
Poulter misses with a wild body shot.
Poulter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Blanks is predictable there
and Poulter counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Poulter.
Poulter landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Poulter.
Blanks lands a body shot.
Blanks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poulter looking to throw knees to the head but Blanks is blocking nicely.
Blanks breaks the clinch.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
Blanks misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blanks.
A low kick from Blanks is predictable there
and Poulter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poulter.
Poulter tries to land knees in the clinch but Blanks avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanks is trying to break the clinch but Poulter has him pressed against the cage.
Poulter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blanks working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Poulter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blanks connects with a leg kick. Poulter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blanks is looking to wear down Poulter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blanks throws a body kick that misses.
Blanks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poulter clinches with his opponent.
Poulter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blanks.
Poulter keeps control of Blanks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blanks is looking to control Poulter's arms but Poulter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blanks has his back to the cage.
Blanks has had enough of the clinch but Poulter keeps him there for the moment.
Blanks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poulter has him pressed against the cage.
Poulter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Poulter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanks.
Poulter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter missing with knees to the body.
Poulter misses with a knee to the head.
Blanks tries a body shot but Poulter blocks it.
Poulter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blanks is trying to stall.
Poulter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blanks breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Blanks.
Blanks looks for the body kick but Poulter saw that one coming.
Blanks misses with a head kick.
Blanks tries a low kick but Poulter avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poulter wants to clinch.
Blanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blanks misses with a wild body shot.
Blanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Poulter blocks the low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blanks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blanks throws a wild body kick that Poulter sees coming a mile off.
Poulter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanks's sensitive parts.
Blanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Poulter.
Blanks trying to stall but Poulter improves his position.
Poulter tries to pull guard but Blanks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poulter tries a knee to the head but Blanks blocks it.
Blanks managing to block the knees to the body from Poulter.
Poulter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blanks's face.
Blanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blanks managing to block the knees to the body from Poulter.
Blanks wants to break free but Poulter has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter stalling in the clinch but Blanks improves position.
Poulter looking to throw knees to the head but Blanks is blocking nicely.
Poulter keeps control of Blanks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blanks managing to block the knees to the body from Poulter.
Poulter misses with a knee strike.
Poulter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Poulter taking a breather.
Poulter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanks is defending well for now.
Blanks wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poulter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanks is defending well for now.
Poulter tries to land knees in the clinch but Blanks avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Poulter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blanks misses with a low kick.
Poulter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blanks momentarily.
Poulter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blanks looks to land a combination but Poulter avoids it well.
Poulter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Poulter swings for the body but Blanks moves out of range.
Blanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poulter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blanks throws a sloppy head kick and Poulter moves out of range easily.
Blanks lands a jab.
Poulter moves into the clinch.
Poulter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blanks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poulter can't find room to land a body shot as Blanks controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter is trying to stall.
Poulter lands a nice knee to the body.
Poulter prevents Blanks from breaking the clinch.
Poulter just leaning against Blanks, taking a breather.
Paul Poulter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poulter missing with knees to the body.
Poulter can't find room to land a body shot as Blanks controls the action.
Blanks is working Poulter over against the cage.
Poulter misses with the head strike.
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Blanks misses
and Poulter counters with a nice body kick.
Poulter blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks is looking to land body kicks.
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poulter.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses.
Blanks throws a sloppy head kick and Poulter moves out of range easily.
Blanks keeps the fight on the outside.
Blanks connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanks looks for the body kick but Poulter saw that one coming.
Blanks connects with a body shot that sends Poulter's belly button to the back.
Poulter looks to land a body kick but Blanks moved away.
Blanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanks motions for Poulter to come forward. Blanks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poulter at a distance.
A low kick from Blanks is predictable there
and Poulter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poulter misses with a two punch combination.
Blanks misses with a low kick.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses
and Poulter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Poulter swings for the body but Blanks moves out of range.
Poulter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Poulter avoids the head kick by Blanks.
Poulter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanks.
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Blanks is predictable there
and Poulter counters with a thumping low kick.
Poulter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blanks misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses
and Poulter counters with a good, hard body kick but Blanks shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul Poulter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poulter.
Blanks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poulter counters with a head kick. That will keep Blanks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Poulter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blanks swings for the body but Poulter moves out of range.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses.
Poulter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanks.
A bone on bone clash there as Poulter blocks the leg kick.
Poulter digs a good body shot into Blanks's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poulter cracks Blanks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poulter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blanks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Poulter really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blanks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blanks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poulter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poulter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blanks misses with a kick to the body
and Poulter counters with a body kick.
Poulter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blanks throws a low kick but Poulter avoids it.
Blanks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poulter if he has to take too many more of those.
A shot to the body from Blanks misses
letting Poulter counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Blanks is predictable there
and Poulter counters by moving into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Poulter lands a knee to the head.
Blanks is rocked!
Poulter manages to break the clinch.
Oh Blanks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blanks seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blanks. That's going to slow Poulter down.
A combination from Blanks does no damage.
Blanks lands a slapping body shot.
Blanks digs a good hook to Poulter's body.
Blanks misses with a body shot.
Poulter blocks a head kick by Blanks.
Poulter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poulter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poulter moves away.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
Blanks misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poulter.
A head kick misses from Poulter.
Blanks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poulter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billy Blanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blanks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poulter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poulter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blanks lands a slapping body shot.
Blanks avoids the body shot from Poulter.
Blanks misses with a wild body shot.
Poulter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blanks. That did some damage!
Blanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poulter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blanks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Poulter blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poulter.
Poulter scores with a nice head shot.
Blanks blocks the body kick.
Blanks throws a leg kick which misses Poulter's front leg but catches the back leg as Poulter tries to avoid it.
Poulter scores with a body shot.
Paul Poulter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blanks avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Blanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blanks throws a leg kick but Poulter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blanks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poulter.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
Jab by Blanks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanks throws a chopping leg kick but Poulter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blanks - that will leave a mark!
Blanks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poulter looks to land a body kick but Blanks moved away.
Poulter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poulter lands a leg kick that knocks Blanks off balance momentarily.
Poulter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanks lands a jab to Poulter's midsection.
Blanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Poulter.
Blanks throws a lazy head kick
and Poulter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blanks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poulter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 37:39
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 37:39
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Poulter!
Paul Poulter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
184 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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26
182 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahapussi looks for the body kick but Immanuel saw that one coming.
Immanuel with a hook.
Rahapussi misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Rahapussi there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahapussi, as that shot connected.
Rahapussi misses with a body kick.
Rahapussi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahapussi checks a leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahapussi tries to land a front kick but Immanuel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahapussi throws a wild body kick that Immanuel sees coming a mile off.
Rahapussi misses with a low kick.
Immanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Immanuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Rahapussi.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick which misses Immanuel's front leg but catches the back leg as Immanuel tries to avoid it.
Rahapussi's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahapussi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Immanuel loads up on a big right hand but Rahapussi slips the punch.
Rahapussi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahapussi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahapussi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Immanuel counters with a head kick that wobbles Rahapussi - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Immanuel sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeshua Immanuel!
A very excited looking Yeshua Immanuel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dong Ming Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pak.
Pak has managed to clinch.
Wonka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Pak misses.
Wonka gets caught flat footed, as Pak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wonka working for a triangle but Pak defends it easily.
Wonka keeping full guard, as Pak tries to pass.
Pak won't allow Wonka to sweep him here.
Pak wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wonka is trying to keep Pak in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wonka thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wonka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pak. Wonka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.
Pak tries to clinch but Wonka is having none of it.
Pak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wonka.
Pak with a poor takedown
and Wonka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonka clinches up with Pak and pushes him back against the cage.
Pak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wonka is trying to break the clinch but Pak has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pak.
Pak misses with some punches.
Pak tries to pull guard but Wonka won't allow it.
Wonka breaks the clinch.
Dong Ming Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pak lands a really nice looking cross but Wonka seems unphased.
Wonka lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Pak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka moves into the clinch successfully.
Pak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pak working aggressively here.
Pak tries to pull guard but Wonka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wonka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wonka is defending well.
Wonka slows down the pace here.
Wonka manages to break the clinch.
Wonka slips a jab from Pak.
Pak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pak rushes Wonka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pak lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak takes a shot to the head.
Wonka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pak defending well as Wonka loads up on a big left hand.
Wonka looks to score with a jab to the body but Pak is just out of range.
Wonka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Pak.
Wonka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wonka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pak showed some decent athleticism there.
Pak prevents Wonka from improving his position.
Wonka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pak's back!
Pak has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wonka.
Pak is trying to remain composed but Wonka is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Pak is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Lightning Kicks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pak breaks Wonka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pak looking to pass the guard.
Wonka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wonka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wonka throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wonka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pak has time to react.
Wonka throws a lazy right hand but Pak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wonka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wonka wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Wonka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wonka lands a jab.
Pak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.
Pak ducks under a wild hook from Wonka.
Pak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wonka gets a clinch.
Pak wants a takedown.
Pak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wonka on the inside.
Pak digs a right hand into Wonka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wonka's gas tank.
Pak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonka's elbow.
Pak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wonka's efforts to push away.
Pak misses with a punch on the inside.
Pak stalling in the clinch but Wonka improves position.
Pak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka digs a right hand into Pak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pak's gas tank.
Wonka misses with the head strike.
Pak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pak's elbow.
Pak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pak looking for a takedown.
Pak looking to stall.
Wonka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wonka lands a shot to the body.
Wonka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pak tries to clinch there but Wonka circles away.
Wonka loads up on a big right hand but Pak slips the punch.
Wonka looks to throw the jab but Pak is out of range.
Pak misses with a looping left.
Wonka misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pak misses with a hook. Wonka ducked under it nicely.
Wonka throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Pak tries to clinch up but Wonka circles away and keeps his distance.
Pak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonka swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
Wonka scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wonka.
Pak with a poor takedown
and Wonka counters with a nice body shot.
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pak connects with the punch.
Pak scores with a hook.
Pak fails with the takedown.
Pak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pak misses with a few strikes there.
Wonka misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Wonka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wonka.
Pak misses the jab.
Pak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonka.
Wonka's corner calls for a 1-2. Wonka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pak throws out the jab.
Pak moves in looking to clinch but Wonka pushes him off.
Pak looks to land a left hand but Wonka moved out of range nicely.
Wonka misses with a straight left.
Pak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonka throws out the jab.
Pak misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka's corner calls for a 1-2. Wonka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
Wonka lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonka stuns Pak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wonka has managed to clinch.
Wonka tries to break the clinch but Pak is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Wonka.
Wonka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pak is trying to maintain a safe position but Wonka gets an underhook and turns Pak into the cage.
Pak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.
Pak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pak blocks an uppercut.
Wonka misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wonka takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
Pak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wonka to score with a decent uppercut.
Wonka ducks under a wild hook from Pak.
Pak is looking to clinch.
Pak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
Wonka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wonka takes one to the chin there.
Pak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonka throws an overhand right that lands on Pak's shoulder, as Pak tries to avoid the shot.
Pak throws the left hand but Wonka avoids the punch easily.
Pak swings for the body but Wonka moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
Pak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wonka clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wonka.
A short right from Wonka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wonka prevents it.
Pak lands a left hand.
Wonka presses Pak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pak has Wonka pressed against the cage, preventing Wonka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wonka has had enough of the clinch but Pak keeps him there for the moment.
Wonka scores with a shot to the side of Pak's head.
Wonka is trying to break the clinch but Pak is controlling him.
Pak throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonka.
Wonka can't find room to land a body shot as Pak controls the action.
Pak tries to work over Wonka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wonka throws a punch but it's blocked by Pak.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonka as Pak tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka manages to break the clinch.
Wonka throws a looping overhand right but Pak ducks down to avoid it.
Wonka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pak.
Wonka looks to throw the jab but Pak is out of range.
Pak dives in for a single leg takedown but Wonka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pak is trying to drag Wonka to the mat but Wonka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pak.
Pak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wonka uses from the top position.
Wonka looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking for a sweep. Wonka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wonka trying to control from half guard but Pak is working away.
Pak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonka is working away from the top position though.
Wonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pak keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wonka works his way into full mount!
Pak is working to get back to half guard.
Wonka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wonka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka has control of Pak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pak is desperately trying to improve his position but Wonka has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wonka lands a nice shot to the head.
Pak regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wonka lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wonka on the side of the head.
Pak lunges at Wonka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wonka's hand.
Willy Wonka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pak punishes Wonka's body with a nice straight punch.
Pak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wonka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wonka throws a hook to the side of Pak's head but Pak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pak looks to land a left hand but Wonka moved out of range nicely.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonka as he jumps to the side.
Pak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pak misses with an uppercut.
Wonka staying out of range there.
Pak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wonka tests Pak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Dong Ming Pak has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka connects with a crisp jab.
Wonka scores with a hook to the body. Pak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pak. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Wonka there.
Wonka throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Wonka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pak doesn't seem phased though.
Wonka misses with a body shot.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonka as he avoids it easily.
Pak misses with a straight left.
Wonka scores with the left hand. Pak knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonka throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Dong Ming Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak dives in and grabs Wonka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonka pushes down on Pak's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pak was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.
Pak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
The crowd cheers as Pak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wonka doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonka looks to land a right hand but Pak moved out of range.
Pak slips under a jab from Wonka.
Wonka cracks Pak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wonka checks the leg kick.
Wonka scores with a shot to the body.
Pak shoots in but Wonka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wonka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wonka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
Pak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.
Wonka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonka as Pak tries to tie him up.
Pak swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willy Wonka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willy Wonka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wonka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonka can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pak.
Pak throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonka.
Pak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pak can't find room to land a body shot as Wonka controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka has a couple of punches blocked by Pak.
Pak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pak throws a head punch that misses.
Pak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wonka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wonka moves out of range as Pak strikes.
Pak misses with a wild combination.
Wonka blocks a jab.
Pak is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pak.
Pak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pak misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Wonka.
Well Wonka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 36:40
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 36:40
Judge James Glass scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Willy Wonka made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tasos Ieronymakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tasos Ieronymakis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ieronymakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colossus.
A jab from Colossus does it's job there.
It looks like Tasos Ieronymakis has been cut.
Colossus jabs Ieronymakis right on the nose. Ieronymakis blinks but takes it well.
Ieronymakis looks to throw the jab but Colossus is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ieronymakis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Colossus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ieronymakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Colossus dodges the punch combination from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis throws a looping overhand right but Colossus ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ieronymakis.
Colossus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colossus tries to clinch but Ieronymakis is having none of it.
Ieronymakis looks to throw the jab but Colossus is out of range.
A slow jab from Ieronymakis misses its intended target.
Colossus throws a hook but Ieronymakis avoids it easily.
Colossus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colossus throws the left hand but Ieronymakis avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Colossus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ieronymakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Colossus misses with the combination.
Ieronymakis slips under a jab from Colossus.
Colossus thuds his right hand into Ieronymakis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ieronymakis ducks under a wild hook from Colossus.
Colossus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Colossus as Ieronymakis shoots in.
Ieronymakis misses with a straight right.
Colossus misses with a hook.
Colossus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colossus slips under a jab from Ieronymakis.
Colossus scores with a jab to the body.
Colossus throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ieronymakis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colossus checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis looking to score a takedown here. Colossus is defending well but Ieronymakis drives through and ends up in Colossus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colossus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Colossus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ieronymakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colossus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colossus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ieronymakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colossus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ieronymakis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis wants to control from the top but Colossus keeps moving.
Ieronymakis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Colossus tries to clinch but Ieronymakis is having none of it.
Ieronymakis lands with a hook. Colossus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colossus misses with a series of wild punches.
Colossus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis ducks under a wild hook from Colossus.
Colossus cracks Ieronymakis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colossuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ieronymakis motions for Colossus to come forward. Ieronymakis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ieronymakis.
Colossus throws a right and a left that Ieronymakis avoids nicely.
Colossus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ieronymakis swats away the attempt to clinch by Colossus.
Colossus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colossus misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Colossus.
Colossus missing with a left hand there. Ieronymakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colossus throws out a loose jab but Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colossus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Colossus tries to bum rush Ieronymakis with a series of wild strikes but Ieronymakis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ieronymakis fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tasos Ieronymakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ieronymakis misses with a double jab
and Colossus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colossus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Colossus misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colossus sizes up Ieronymakis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jt Colossus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ieronymakis throws a shot from downtown. Colossus moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Ieronymakis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colossus doesn't seem phased though.
Ieronymakis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ieronymakis dodges the punch combination from Colossus.
Good exchange - Colossus coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colossus misses with the combination.
Ieronymakis throws out a leg kick but Colossus moves out of range and Ieronymakis only half commits.
A head kick misses from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colossus's calf.
Colossus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ieronymakis connects with an inside leg kick.
Ieronymakis throws a leg kick but Colossus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ieronymakis throws the kick towards the body but Colossus avoids it.
Ieronymakis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ieronymakis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ieronymakis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colossus on the side of the head.
Colossus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colossus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ieronymakis tries to score with a low kick but Colossus moves his leg out of the way.
Colossus misses with a double jab.
Good work by Colossus as he checks the leg kick.
Ieronymakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colossus.
Colossus works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colossus wants to clinch.
Ieronymakis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jt Colossus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colossus throws out a loose jab but Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colossus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ieronymakis has time to react.
Ieronymakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colossus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ieronymakis somewhat.
Ieronymakis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colossus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ieronymakis.
Colossus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ieronymakis's head backwards.
Ieronymakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Colossus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colossus misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ieronymakis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Colossus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ieronymakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colossus.
Ieronymakis tries to land a front kick but Colossus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ieronymakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colossus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis misses with a low kick.
Colossus avoids the body shot from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis fakes the leg kick and cracks Colossus in the body.
Colossus darts in and clinches Ieronymakis up against the cage.
Ieronymakis is looking to break free of the clinch but Colossus has double underhooks.
Colossus lands a shot to the body.
Colossus working aggressively here.
Colossus can't find room to land a body shot as Ieronymakis controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colossus stops a takedown attempt from Ieronymakis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colossus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colossus lands a body shot.
Ieronymakis is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Colossus.
Colossus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colossus scores with a hook to the body.
Ieronymakis prevents a body shot from Colossus.
Ieronymakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colossus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Colossus on the inside.
Colossus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Colossus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ieronymakis is rocked!
That has opened up Tasos Ieronymakis's cut even more.
Colossus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ieronymakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Colossus finish him?
Nice body punch from Colossus - that landed with a thud.
Jt Colossus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colossus works on Ieronymakis's body with a couple of short punches.
Colossus drops Ieronymakis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ieronymakis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Colossus dips a shoulder and cracks Ieronymakis with a mighty uppercut! Ieronymakis falls back against the cage and Colossus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ieronymakis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Colossus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jt Colossus!
Jt Colossus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cripplers Corner, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotadik comes to the cage accompanied by When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear. Diego Sanchez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alotadik tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Alotadik takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alotadik counters by clinching up.
Alotadik lands a damaging elbow.
Alotadik lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alotadiks head.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Alotadik blocks it.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alotadik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Alotadik controls the action.
Alotadik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alotadik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Alotadik presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Alotadik.
Alotadik tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Alotadik back against the cage.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alotadik throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Alotadik.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alotadik controls his hands.
Alotadik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alotadik is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Alotadik into the cage.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Alotadik keeps him there for the moment.
Alotadik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez gets through Alotadik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alotadik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alotadik trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alotadik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alotadik misses with some punches.
Alotadik lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Alotadik blocks it.
Alotadik struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Alotadik.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Alotadik.
Sanchez's coach down at The Barracks - LOD was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alotadik.
Alotadik lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Alotadik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alotadik.
Alotadik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alotadik backwards.
Alotadik lands with a right to the head.
Alotadik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Alotadik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Alotadik prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Alotadik blocks it.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alotadik tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Alotadik back against the cage.
Alotadik trying to land knees to the body.
Alotadik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Alotadik slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lik Alotadik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Alotadik.
Alotadik misses with a head kick.
Alotadik instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Alotadik as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alotadik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez presses Alotadik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Alotadik blocks it.
Alotadik trying to land knees to the body.
Alotadik throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez pushes Alotadik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Alotadik as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alotadik controls his hands.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Alotadik lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Alotadik.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alotadik as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Alotadik blocking some punches.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Alotadik blocks it.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Alotadik lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Alotadik.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lik Alotadik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alotadik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alotadik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alotadik controls his hands.
Alotadik lands with a left to the head.
Alotadik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Nice elbow from Alotadik.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alotadik throws an elbow that misses.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Alotadik lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Alotadik misses
and Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Alotadik checks a leg kick.
Sanchez moves out of range as Alotadik strikes.
Alotadik moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alotadik.
Alotadik doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Alotadik's knee but Alotadik avoids it well.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Alotadik with a series of wild strikes but Alotadik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Alotadik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alotadik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alotadik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alotadik lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alotadik's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alotadik just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Alotadik misses
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alotadik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Alotadik in the body.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alotadik manages to avoid it.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alotadik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Alotadik off balance momentarily.
Alotadik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Alotadik cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Alotadik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alotadik scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Alotadik throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alotadik. That did some damage!
Diego Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alotadik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alotadik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alotadik checks it well.
Alotadik tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Alotadik had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Alotadik avoids it.
Alotadik thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Alotadik avoids it.
Alotadik is looking to clinch.
Alotadik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez defending well as Alotadik loads up on a big left hand.
Alotadik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Alotadik finish him?
Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Alotadik misses.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Alotadik slaps the foot to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Alotadik throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alotadik scores with a nice strike.
Alotadik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alotadik misses the jab.
Alotadik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alotadik wants to clinch.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Alotadik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alotadik.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alotadik. That did some damage!
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez wants to slow Alotadik down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Alotadik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alotadik will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alotadik checks a leg kick.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Alotadik misses.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alotadik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Alotadik saw that one coming.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alotadik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alotadik lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Alotadik avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alotadik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alotadik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alotadik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alotadik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alotadik blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Alotadik misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lik Alotadik clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alotadik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Alotadik jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Alotadik.
Alotadik wants to clinch.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Alotadik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alotadik takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez thumps Alotadik with a low kick.
Alotadik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Alotadik checks it
and Alotadik counters with a head kick that drops Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Alotadik.
Alotadik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Alotadik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Alotadik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alotadik misses with a straight left.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Alotadik blocks the body kick.
Alotadik throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Alotadik swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Alotadik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alotadik scores with a head kick.
Alotadik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alotadik throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alotadik rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Alotadik, against the cage.
Alotadik being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alotadik's elbow.
Alotadik tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Alotadik can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alotadik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Alotadik.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alotadik as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Alotadik's head.
Lik Alotadik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Alotadik improves position.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Alotadik.
Alotadik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alotadik tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Alotadik lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alotadik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Alotadik scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alotadik tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Sanchez.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 40:36
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 39:38
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 38:38
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lik Alotadik!
Post fight, an emotional Lik Alotadik said 'Man I'm so fucking excited right now! I just took out the Number 1 Bantamweight in the world, the number 3 pound for pound fighter. After this the next fight should be easy!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Holyshit's choice of entrance music: You're gonna die!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Evander Holyshit!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makers lands a head shot.
Makers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyshit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Makers misses the target.
Holyshit slips a straight right by Makers.
A lazy left from Makers finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Makers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makers tries to clinch there but Holyshit circles away.
Makers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ballas Only in the buildup to the fight.
Makers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holyshit counters with a stiff right hand.
Makers takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit pushes Makers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holyshit manages to break the clinch.
Makers misses with a left hand
enabling Holyshit to counter with a crisp jab.
Holyshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holyshit staying out of range there.
Holyshit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holyshit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makers is able to avoid easily.
Holyshit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makers throws a series of punches but Holyshit moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holyshit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Makers lands a head shot.
Makers throws a body punch but Holyshit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holyshit avoids the body shot from Makers.
Holyshit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makers checks a low kick from Holyshit.
Holyshit slips under a jab from Makers.
Makers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makers misses with an uppercut. Holyshit saw that one coming.
Holyshit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makers.
Makers moves into range and clinches up with Holyshit.
Makers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holyshit or not.
Makers misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit digs a right hand into Makers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makers's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makers throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Makers.
Makers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holyshit's efforts to push away.
Makers lands an elbow just above Holyshit 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makers.
It looks like Evander Holyshit has been cut.
A short left from Makers.
Holyshit wants to take the fight to the mat but Makers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyshit can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Makers lands an elbow just above Holyshit 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyshit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makers is defending well.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holyshit.
Holyshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Holyshit fails to land.
Holyshit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Holyshit.
Holyshit misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyshit.
Holyshit breaks the clinch.
Makers looks to throw the jab but Holyshit is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Holyshit.
Makers cracks Holyshit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holyshit blocks a jab.
Holyshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makers forces Holyshit back against the cage and clinches.
Makers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Makers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makers cracks Holyshit with a good jab.
Holyshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makers.
Holyshit tries to work over Makers's front leg with a kick but Makers checks it.
Holyshit tries to land a body kick
and Makers counters by moving into the clinch.
Holyshit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holyshit ducks under a wild hook from Makers.
Holyshit takes one to the chin there.
Holyshit scores with a hook.
Holyshit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makers.
A big right from Holyshit misses.
Holyshit throws a jab when Makers was well out of range.
Holyshit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Holyshit misses.
A jab from Makers misses.
Holyshit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holyshit misses the jab.
Makers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makers has closed the distance and engaged Holyshit in a clinch.
Makers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Makers.
Makers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holyshit's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers lands an elbow that stopped Holyshit in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Holyshit.
Holyshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyshit digs a right hand underneath Makers's ribcage. Makers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holyshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Holyshit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holyshit misses with the head strike.
Holyshit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyshit misses with a body punch.
Holyshit misses with the head strike.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers blocks an uppercut.
Holyshit takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makers.
Holyshit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makers blocks a body shot from Holyshit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers misses with an elbow over the top.
Holyshit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyshit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makers.
Holyshit feints and then cracks Makers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makers down.
A punch combination from Makers misses.
Holyshit tries to land a front kick but Makers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mark Makers is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makers.
Makers misses with a two punch combination.
Holyshit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makers throws the left hand but Holyshit avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Makers.
Holyshit looks to land a right hand but Makers moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holyshit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evander Holyshit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holyshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makers throws a jab when Holyshit was well out of range.
Makers blocks a low kick nicely.
Makers missing with a left hand there. Holyshit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makers lands with a nice body punch.
Makers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holyshit.
Makers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holyshit throws a body punch but Makers moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers misses with a hook. Holyshit ducked under it nicely.
Holyshit throws a poor cross that misses
and Makers counters by moving into the clinch.
Makers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makers lands a nice elbow.
Holyshit throws a head punch that misses.
Holyshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holyshit misses with some punches.
Holyshit misses with the head strike.
Holyshit misses with some punches.
Holyshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makers backwards.
Holyshit misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyshit.
Holyshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Holyshit fails to land.
Makers cracks Holyshit with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holyshit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holyshit working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holyshit's brow.
Makers keeps control of Holyshit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makers is leaning against Holyshit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but Holyshit avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
Makers blocks a body shot from Holyshit.
Holyshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makers cracks Holyshit with a nice body shot.
Holyshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Makers.
Holyshit misses with some punches.
Holyshit has a couple of punches blocked by Makers.
Holyshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
Holyshit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holyshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makers.
Holyshit has a couple of punches blocked by Makers.
A shot in the inside from Holyshit.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but Holyshit avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
Makers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holyshit prevents a body shot from Makers.
Holyshit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makers throws a hook but Holyshit blocks it.
Holyshit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makers under the eye.
Holyshit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holyshit is looking to slow Makers down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a hook but Makers avoids it easily.
Makers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makers lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyshit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makers throws an overhand right that lands on Holyshit's shoulder, as Holyshit tries to avoid the shot.
Makers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyshit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit throws a jab when Makers was well out of range.
Makers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holyshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Makers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holyshit on the side of the head.
Makers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holyshit.
Mark Makers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holyshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makers cracks Holyshit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makers moves in looking to clinch but Holyshit pushes him off.
Makers lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Holyshit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makers scores with a jab. Holyshit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Makers misses.
Makers lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyshit.
Makers looks to land a left hand but Holyshit moved out of range nicely.
Makers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holyshit throws an off balance right hand
and Makers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holyshit throws a head punch that misses.
Holyshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Makers tries a body shot but Holyshit blocks it.
Holyshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makers pushes Holyshit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holyshit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makers tries a body shot but Holyshit blocks it.
Holyshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holyshit blocking some punches.
Holyshit blocks a body shot from Makers.
Holyshit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makers struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyshit controls his hands.
Holyshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyshit misses with a punch to the body.
Evander Holyshit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makers backwards.
Holyshit lands with a left to the head.
Mark Makers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makers pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyshit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holyshit can't find room to land a body shot as Makers controls the action.
Makers prevents the takedown attempt.
Makers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holyshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyshit prevents a body shot from Makers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makers blocking some punches.
Makers misses with an elbow strike.
Holyshit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makers blocking some punches.
Holyshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Holyshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holyshit working aggressively here.
Makers misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makers as Holyshit tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Makers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Holyshit.
Makers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyshit backwards.
Holyshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Evander Holyshit's cut even more.
Holyshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holyshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holyshit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holyshit is thwarting Makers's attempts to control the position.
Makers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Holyshit keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as Holyshit controls the action.
Holyshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evander Holyshit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makers blocks an uppercut.
Makers lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Holyshit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holyshit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 37:39
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 37:39
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyshit!
A determined Evander Holyshit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinley comes to the cage accompanied by I got this. Shirahama has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson McGinley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from McGinley is predictable there
letting Shirahama counter with a right hand.
Shirahama blocks a low kick nicely.
Shirahama checks a low kick from McGinley.
McGinley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shirahama avoids a kick to the body.
Shirahama checks a leg kick.
McGinley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGinley misses with the body kick
and Shirahama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGinley misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley misses with a kick to the body.
McGinley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shirahama to counter with a crisp jab.
McGinley throws the left hand but Shirahama avoids the punch easily.
McGinley tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinley tries to clinch up but Shirahama circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson McGinley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinley swings widly with a right hand
and Shirahama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinley's guard.
Shirahama throwing strikes but missing.
Shirahama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGinley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shirahama, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGinley uses it to pass to side control.
McGinley in the domination position with Shirahama hanging on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirahama defending against the ground and pound.
Shirahama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGinley off and has taken his back!
Shirahama throwing sloppy strikes.
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama softening up his opponent with strikes here.
McGinley fending off the submission attempt from Shirahama.
McGinley showing good submission defense here.
Shirahama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McGinley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama tightening his grip on McGinley, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGinley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGinley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shirahama has a takedown stuffed.
Shirahama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGinley fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley swings widly with a right hand
and Shirahama counters with a single leg into guard. McGinley didn't expect that.
McGinley is pulling down on Shirahama's head. It's preventing any offense from Shirahama, at least for the moment.
My spies in Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform me that Shirahama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shirahama throwing strikes but missing.
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but McGinley is keeping the position.
Shirahama throwing strikes from guard but McGinley blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but McGinley keeps moving.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirahama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGinley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shirahama checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGinley.
Shirahama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shirahama there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGinley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGinley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - McGinley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson McGinley is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinley swings widly with a right hand
and Shirahama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGinley's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinley is pulling down on Shirahama's head. It's preventing any offense from Shirahama, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shirahama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenichi Shirahama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but McGinley keeps moving.
Shirahama with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama trying to control but McGinley is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson McGinley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGinley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shirahama counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGinley won't be happy with that.
Shirahama landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Anderson McGinley has been cut.
Shirahama trying to control the position but McGinley is working away.
McGinley struggling a bit here.
Shirahama working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirahama misses with the ground and pound.
Shirahama wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGinley keeps working.
Shirahama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shirahama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley wants to get back to his feet but Shirahama drags him back down.
McGinley regains half guard, as Shirahama was trying to land strikes.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shirahama is pressing down on McGinley's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGinley is holding on for now.
McGinley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirahama.
Shirahama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGinley's head.
Shirahama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGinley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shirahama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shirahama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson McGinley's cut is getting worse.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shirahama connects with a nice short shot to McGinley's temple.
Anderson McGinley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinley is trying to stand up here but Shirahama is controlling him well.
Shirahama is trying to control the action in half guard but McGinley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shirahama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGinley defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGinley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shirahama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGinley sees it coming and defends easily.
Shirahama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jeez, Anderson McGinley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anderson McGinley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenichi Shirahama!
Kenichi Shirahama is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kenichi Shirahama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ejnar Thorsen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Murphy's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ejnar Thorsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorsen.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorsen's calf.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsen throws out the jab.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Thorsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Thorsen pushes him off.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Thorsen avoids them all with ease.
Thorsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorsen throws a good cross that connects.
Thorsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy misses with a hook. Thorsen ducked under it nicely.
Thorsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thorsen.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Thorsen avoids nicely.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Thorsen moved away.
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thorsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsen tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Thorsen back against the cage.
Thorsen is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorsen blocks an elbow strike.
Thorsen breaks the clinch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Thorsen.
Thorsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorsen takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Thorsen lands with a nice body kick.
Thorsen tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorsen avoids the head kick by Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Thorsen misses.
Thorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorsen.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Thorsen moved out of range nicely.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thorsen pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Thorsen takes it in his stride.
Jab from Thorsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsen throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorsen.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Thorsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy throws a body punch but Thorsen moves out of range.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy rushes Thorsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Thorsen cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thorsen is able to avoid easily.
Thorsen slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorsen throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Thorsen.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Thorsen's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Thorsen tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy cracks Thorsen with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ejnar Thorsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thorsen throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Thorsen connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsen throws out the jab.
Thorsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murphy misses with a combination
and Thorsen counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorsen defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy wants to slow Thorsen down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Murphy misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murphy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thorsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Thorsen down.
Thorsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thorsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy.
It looks like Ejnar Thorsen has been cut.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsen's shoulder, as Thorsen tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Thorsen's knee but Thorsen avoids it well.
Thorsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorsen's head.
Thorsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Thorsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ejnar Thorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thorsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsen finish him?
Thorsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Thorsen cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thorsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murphy to stand back up!
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Thorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy rushes Thorsen and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Thorsen.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorsen avoids it.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsen.
Thorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsen misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsen tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Thorsen back against the cage.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murphy can turn it around.
Thorsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Thorsen into the cage.
Thorsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Ejnar Thorsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen manages to break the clinch.
Thorsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Thorsen walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ejnar Thorsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ejnar Thorsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Murphy
and Thorsen counters with a nice right hand that sends Murphy toppling to the canvas! Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thorsen finish him?!
Murphy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thorsen.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with a hook.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Thorsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thorsen takes a step back to recover.
Murphy throws a jab when Thorsen was well out of range.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorsen lands a jab.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsen is just out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen lands a hook that stumbles Murphy back into the cage. Thorsen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Murphy to the canvas! Thorsen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Murphy has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ejnar Thorsen!
Ejnar Thorsen retains his middleweight title!
Ejnar Thorsen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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